European Commission confirms that it will present a negotiation plan for Ukraine’s accession in March

O European Commissionthe executive arm of the European Unionconfirmed this Monday that it will present in March the negotiating framework with a view to joining Ukraine to the block.

The definition of this negotiating framework was entrusted by a summit of European leaders in December, when They decided to open this process and entrusted its preparation to the European Commission.

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However, the submission date of the negotiation framework was covered in uncertainty since the President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyeninitially said it would occur in early summer, although later mentioned mid-March.

Von der Leyen “He recently said it would be during the month of March.”said this Monday the Commission spokesperson, Eric Mamer.

However, he added, “The question is when Advice [que representa a los países del bloque] you can adopt it.”continued, since this decision must be adopted by unanimity.

In June 2022, the HUH granted to Ukraine the formal status of a candidate country for accession as well as the neighboring country Moldavia.

To proceed with the opening of accession negotiations, the HUH defined seven criteria that must be met, ranging from combating corruption to reforms judicial.

In December, the Commission took note of progress Ukraine in these clichés, and recommended that the bloc countries accept the opening of accession negotiations with Ukraine.

The accession process, however, takes several years of complex negotiations between aspiring countries and EU institutions. HUH in Brusselsa process that can last up to a decade.

Türkiye started formal conversations accession in 2005 and the situation remains stagnant. Albania It was recognized as a candidate country in 2003 and began formal talks in 2009, which have not yet been concluded.

Montenegro, Serbia and North Macedonia They also wait in line, with growing impatience.

Source: Elcomercio

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